Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
9FA59C
RGB
159, 165, 156
HSL
100, 5%, 63%
HSB
100, 5%, 65%
CMYK
4, 0, 5, 35
LAB
67, -3, 4
LCH
67, 5, 132
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 135
XYZ
34, 37, 37
LUV
67, -3, 6
HWB
100, 61%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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